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Plastering & Rendering

Artex (popcorn) ceiling

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.32 PM

We have just bought a 1960's home that has artex ceilings throughout (the 'popcorn' style). Obviously we want to modernise so I was hoping to get some advice on the best and cheapest solution. Currently I am assuming that I can plasterboard straight over the top and then get the ceilings skimmed? Or can the existing ceiling be smoothed by plastering straight onto them?

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3 Answers

Anonymous user

The ceiling can be plastered straight on to the popcorn.
Answered26 July 2016
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Wilson's Property Maintenance

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Brierley Hill
Once the ceiling has been sealed with unibond yes you can skim straight over the ceiling .
Answered26 July 2016
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Anonymous user

Be aware that the artex may contain asbestos.
Answered28 July 2016
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